Pathvain Aelien
· 8 January 2014
· Chapter 1: Lost
"It will be easy, Uncle Bilbo," Pippin grinned, "What I lost doesn’t look like anything else that you ever saw so if you see it, you’ll know!" The perplexing child took his hand and began leading him toward the trees that lined the small road. "All you have to do is look for things that aren’t supposed to be here."
Bilbo scratched his head with his free hand. "If I find this thing like no other, Pippin, then I shall know what it is." Now he was starting to sound like Pippin! This wasn’t at all encouraging. "You said that you couldn’t tell me what it is, so if I find it, won’t that be a problem?"
This is one of my favorite parts! I love the logic (or illogic) of Pippin.
Larner
· 20 November 2007
· Chapter 0: The Usual...........
I realized from the prologue this was an older story, and NO, no one forced me to read it. You MIGHT remember it is up for a MEFA, you know! And this year's MEFA's have allowed me to read some of the older stories of some of my favorite writers that I'd not read before, you realize.
Thanks for this story, and yes, I try to revisit some older tales as well as current ones from time to time, and will try to find more of yours once the MEFAs are past. And I'd love to see how you rework that chapter.
Author's reply
I keep forgetting that this got nominated for a MEFA. In fact, I was very surprised when that happened. I hope I do get to rework that chapter. It has always annoyed me. LOL I will let you know when and if I manage it and thank you for reading.
Larner
· 15 November 2007
· Chapter 10: Magic?
Personally, I suspect that Bilbo found it during his own walks, and that he's known for some time Merry had it, and so returned it himself.
But for Pippin the magic itself returned it, so that's good enough!
Nice to see this story unfold.
Author's reply
Ages ago, after I wrote this story, there was a third one in the works. (Save us!) I had it nearly completed and had neglected to hit 'save' while writing it. Something went wrong with my computer and I lost most of the story! I tried to rewrite it but it just never seemed the same to me and although I have it saved to my computer I never posted it. It was to contain the answer to your question about Bilbo as well as a final wrap-up about that mysterious coin. Maybe someday I'll finish re-working it and post it. (There's a scary thought!) Thank you so much for reading this and for reviewing all of it! I did enjoy your reviews and it was fun seeing an old story get some attention!
Larner
· 15 November 2007
· Chapter 9: Walking
Yes, let Merry save him the next time! Heh!
Author's reply
I do think it's Merry's turn now. Frodo has done his part in this.
Larner
· 15 November 2007
· Chapter 8: Punished
Poor little Hobbit!
Author's reply
I know. Sometimes I want to go back and rewrite this chapter because it really doesn't seem to fit the way I see them now. In fact I have given lots of thought to reworking this part because it seems too unhobbit-like to me.
Larner
· 15 November 2007
· Chapter 7: Climbing
I can certainly feel with dear Merry here! Poor kid--scared himself, and now having to listen as Pippin turns the tale all around. Am glad he managed to get himself down all right with a bit of instruction from Frodo, though. Now, to find the coin!
Author's reply
Yes, Merry really doesn't enjoy heights at all. He is lucky that Frodo doesn't mind them or Pippin might still be up that tree.
Larner
· 15 November 2007
· Chapter 6: Stuck
Oops, it appears Toby knows Pippin a bit better than Pippin likes. He certainly knows how to push the small Took's buttons, doesn't he? Poor lad--stuck in the tree until Merry and Frodo find him, I'll bet! Now, hopefully that won't take TOO long. But where is that dratted coin? Heh!
Author's reply
Toby has Pippin's number all right. I think he's won this round. As to the rescue, well, you may be onto something there. And that coin is being rather stubborn isn't it?
Larner
· 15 November 2007
· Chapter 5: Awake
I take it Pippin is once more out looking for the Wizard's coin. At least Frodo and Merry get a jolly moment to themselves, something I suspect hasn't happened for a while.
Author's reply
Yes, Frodo and Merry have minute or two here but I am afraid like in all of my stories it won't last long...
Larner
· 15 November 2007
· Chapter 4: Reunited
Aha! Now those little cold feet are where they belong, and Frodo MIGHT get some sleep where he got no nice hot bowl of mushrooms! Poor lad!
Author's reply
Denying a hobbit his mushrooms shouldn't be allowed! Frodo deserves sleep and mushrooms just for not beating the crap out of both of his cousins.
Larner
· 14 November 2007
· Chapter 3: Sleepy
Talking of needing privies led to needing privies? Heh! Poor Bilbo and Frodo--caught between this pair/1
Author's reply
Yes, Frodo would have been wise to run for Hobbiton and take Bilbo with him. These two are not going to make his life easy. On the other hand, he may want them later on for that big Quest thing. hehehe
Larner
· 14 November 2007
· Chapter 2: Dirty
Yes, dealing with this small Took can be--difficult! Heh!
Author's reply
Poor Bilbo! I did give him a rough job in this story, didn't I?
Larner
· 14 November 2007
· Chapter 1: Lost
I'd search first where the knee was hurt, myself.
So, two thievings of this coin, eh? And Pippin's logic remains a befuddlement? Why am I not surprised? Heh!
Author's reply
Again, I can't believe you're reading this and you're reviewing it too! Is this part of a punishment you've received or maybe you're doing this on a dare? Yes, Pippin's logic is still the same as always. Much as mine is really. Thank you for reviewing! It's fun to get reviews on an old story.
Larner
· 14 November 2007
· Chapter 0: The Usual...........
Looking forward to reading this.
Author's reply
You have surprised me! Do you know how old this is?
cathleen
· 16 October 2005
· Chapter 1: Lost
Grey Wonderer, I've just begun this story but I already love it! This is only the second of yours I've discovered but will be reading more. You have a lovely way of writing the hobbits, thank you for a great read! Cathleen
Author's reply
Thank you for reviewing this little story. I appreciate it. This one connects to several others but you can read this one without reading any of the others. Thank again and I hope you enjoy the rest of this one.
sleepy_orange
· 4 January 2005
· Chapter 10: Magic?
oh, now don't i just feel silly? sorry...but i re-read the chapter that was getting me all confused and discovered one silly word that i had apparently missed and made all the difference.sorry about that...
sleepy_orange
· 4 January 2005
· Chapter 8: Punished
hello...just to thought to say that i enjoy your stories very very much so thank you!
however, i am a wee bit confused about this last few parts. you started the story with merry being mad with pip for losing his coin and so on. but then, came the story abt pippin being stuck on the tree and merry and frodo coming to his rescue. is this a flashback from when pip lost the coin or what? i'm just terribly confused. because isn't the dare the reason why pip took the coin? and he did mention to merry that the coin was missing. am i missing something?
i hope you'll be able to clear this up for me. please and thank you!
Hai
· 14 April 2004
· Chapter 10: Magic?
I lvoed this! You write some of the most intriguing stories! Something I like is how you tie in so many different little aspects into different stories. Little things like the quilt or mentioning something from one story in another, it makes it all really work well together! I like how you write Merry and Pippin fighting but still being so close, just like real sibling! Thank you for such fun stories they are always a joy to read, although it seems that when I started reading them I started at the wrong place ;)
Author's reply
LOL, sorry you got started in the wrong place, but I hope you were still able to piece this all together. I am so glad you like the little details in this. I was trying to connect it back to "Thinking of You" by using things from that story and putting them in this one. I wrote "Thinking of You" first and then decided to do this one about the coin.
Thank you for the wonderful review and I am so glad you enjoyed Merry and Pippin in this. Please come back and read any time!
Iorhael
· 30 January 2004
· Chapter 10: Magic?
Yes, this is such a sweet story. Out of pain and the darkness of the Ring.
And oh, thank you very much for mentioning my name. For those who read this message, I didn't do anything much, really!
Waiting for your next story, GW!
Author's reply
Oh, trust me, you did something and it helped in a big way. I thank you for that and for reading. Hope to have something else starting before too long! Thank you again!
Iorhael
· 28 January 2004
· Chapter 9: Walking
I like it that Merry finally forgives Pippin. But the little thing - oh, no! Stealing?? He really needs someone to watch over him!
Will read the next chapter soon! Please be patient.
Author's reply
Take your time. I have finished this one and am inbetween stories so I am just relaxing a bit.
Pervinca
· 27 January 2004
· Chapter 10: Magic?
My guess is that Bilbo found it and put it there. He's a smart fellow, and if he found the coin, he would have guessed it was what Pippin was looking for! I guess I'm just as practical as Frodo :P
A wonderful ending to your story! You certainly have a fanastic style of writing that is fun to read! One of my favourite parts in this story was the naming of Pippin talk. Pippish! Loved it!
Keep on writing - I'll be watching for a new story :)
Author's reply
Many thanks for all of your reviews! You guess about Bilbo might just prove to be right. I am thinking of doing a couple more stories involving the coin in some small way and so I haven't made up my mind about how it really came to be on Merry's desk. Bilbo is, of course, on my list of suspects.
I gave Pippin such an odd way of getting to the point in this that I thought it deserved a name. Glad you liked that bit. Pippish will return also. I always say, if it works once use it again. Take care!
Chigger
· 26 January 2004
· Chapter 10: Magic?
That's like the ending of a Bob Hope-Bing Crosby movie! Wonderful, and yet rather aggravating at the same time! :)
Well, so much for the big fish dragging Merry through the Brandywine. Oh, well. :)
What's the next story and when ya' gonna start it? Having just finished "Treason" at last, I believe I'm going to take a break from writing. My creative juices have all dribbled away somewhere. I hope yours haven't. :)
If there's anything I can do for you in the future, just let me know. All your help with my stories must be repayed. Thanks a lot, both for your help, and your wonderful stories.
Author's reply
You have helped from the beginning, Chigger. When I come up with the next one, I will let you know. I seem to be on a break myself at this point. Who knows when something will come to me. Till then I guess if you are on a break also, we will just have to read someone elses stories. Lots of good things on here to pick from and more all the time. Take care!
Chigger
· 26 January 2004
· Chapter 9: Walking
I hope they find the coin on the fishing trip. Maybe Merry could do it Deagol style. :)
Thank you, Merry. And thank YOU Frodo. At last things are getting better around the Hall. And I think Bilbo will be more than happy to get back home. ;)
Author's reply
I never thought of that Deagol bit when I was writing this one! Might have been a fun thing to try! LOL As to Bilbo, I think he will recover from his visit in time.
white_rider
· 26 January 2004
· Chapter 10: Magic?
Hi There
Once again you have written a very wonderful story..Although at first I was a little upset that Merry spanked Pippin.. because at first I thought he was spanking him for stealing the coin..(silly me) when I thought that Merry deserved a spanking himself for stealing the coin from Gandalf in the first place... and then I thought well of course Pip deserved the spanking (for climbing the tree) and for frightening the life out of Frodo and Merry... I understand that feeling only too well, being the mother of two somewhat grown up children now.. but the fear you feel when they do something totally stupid when they are young knows no bounds, and I thoughly understand the reaction that Merry had, when he thought that something tragic could have happened to Pippin..They really do love him.. don't they??...Pip's a lucky lad to have so much love shown to him..Thank the overheavens that everything turned out fine in the end...Please continue writing all these wonderful stories...I think that you have found yourself a new number one fan...
Author's reply
I appreciate your reviews. It is so nice when people take the time after reading to let you know what they think. I almost didn't post the chapter where Merry punishes Pippin, but after a bit of thought, I figured that it would be a normal reaction. After all, Merry, in this story anyway, is afraid of heights himself so he was even more frightened than Frodo or even Pippin at the end. Again, thank you for reading.
Chigger
· 25 January 2004
· Chapter 8: Punished
Ah, so now the table has been turned. Before it was Merry not forgiving Pip. Now it's Pip not forgiving Merry. O_o Those two must drive poor Frodo crazy! No wonder he decided to leave them behind and go to Mordor alone. :)
So, what's the next story you're going to write, Pippin's adventure at the top of another tree? :) I think that kid's memory is faulty. He also has Selective Hearing. :)
Author's reply
LOL, I think the next adventure at the top of a tree involves the Ents and I don't know if I'm ready to tackle that one! Pippin and Merry may be on their own on that one. I love Treebearde but I don't know if I could write for him.
PIppinfan1988
· 25 January 2004
· Chapter 10: Magic?
This is the end?? No more?? Sniff.
You have a wonderful way of telling a great story! Thanks for the compliment, and for being an extra pair of eyes for my stories! I'll be eagerly waiting for your next story--you're already on my favorites and alerts. Take care.
Pippinfan
Author's reply
Honored to have made your favorites list and thank you for all of the reviews! I have no clue what I am writing next so it may be a while unless something just strikes me. For now, I will just read your stories and some of the other amazing writers on this site.